CVE-2009-0838

Name: CVE-2009-0838
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-06T18:30:00.717+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The crypto pseudo device driver in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_88 through snv_102, does not properly free memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors, related to the vmem_hash_delete function.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The crypto pseudo device driver in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_88 through snv_102, does not properly free memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors, related to the vmem_hash_delete function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_88
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_89
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_90
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_91
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_92
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_93
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_94
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_95
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_96
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_97
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_98
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_99
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_100
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_101
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_101b
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_102
Sun	Sunos	5.10

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0838?

How severe is CVE-2009-0838?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0838?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST